Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
ZEA mays
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Maize
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
मक्का
In German
Texas Madrone
Mais
In French
Texas Madrone
Blé
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Maíz
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Milho
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Kukurydza
In Latin
Texas Madrone
corn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Corn
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn is Neutral.
Texas Madrone and Corn Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Corn height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Corn are as follows:
Care of Texas Madrone and Corn
Care of Texas Madrone and Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.